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Safety
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Series 370 Stabil-Ion Instruction Manual - 370119
Damage Requiring Service
Disconnect the product from the wall outlet and all power sources and refer servicing to Qualified
Service Personnel under the following conditions:
a. When any cable or plug is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the enclosure has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for
service.
Do not substitute parts or modify instrument.
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install
substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product.
Return the product to a service facility designated by MKS for service and
repair to ensure that safety features are maintained. Do not use this product
if it has unauthorized modifications.
Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be certain to use
the replacement parts that are specified by MKS, or that have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
the Qualified Service Person to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in safe operating order.
Finite Lifetime - After ten years of normal use or even non-use, the electrical
insulation in this product may become less effective at preventing electrical
shock. Under certain environmental conditions which are beyond the
manufacturer’s control, some insulation material may deteriorate sooner.
Therefore, periodically inspect all electrical insulation for cracks, crazing, or
other signs of deterioration. Do not use if the electrical insulation has become
unsafe.
Be aware that when high voltage is present in any vacuum system, a life
threatening electrical shock hazard may exist unless all exposed conductors
are maintained at earth ground.
This hazard is not peculiar to this product.
Be aware that an electrical discharge through a gas may couple dangerous
high voltage directly to an ungrounded conductor almost as effectively as
would a copper wire connection. A person may be seriously injured or even
killed by merely touching an exposed ungrounded conductor at high
potential.
This hazard is not unique to this product.